Paupack Track & Field Team Off to a Solid Start

The Buckhorns and Lady Bucks use Icebreaker Relays as a springboard into the Lackawanna League season

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By Kevin Edwards

News Eagle - Hawley, PA

By Kevin Edwards

Posted Apr. 10, 2014 at 3:41 PM

By Kevin Edwards
Posted Apr. 10, 2014 at 3:41 PM

HAWLEY

A total of 28 teams representing 14 different schools turned out Saturday morning to take part in the 19th Annual Icebreaker Relays.

The event was once again hosted by Wallenpaupack Area and featured more than 200 of the area's elite high school athletes.

“Overall, I think it was a great day” rookie head coach Mark McHugh said.

“The weather cooperated for the most part and everything went off without a hitch. I want to thank all the volunteers, officials, coaches and our new booster club for all their help. We couldn't have done it without them.”

Despite a gusty breeze off The Big Lake and chilly early spring temperatures, competition for the top spot on each side of the bracket was intense.

Lakeland fought off a spirited charge by the host Paupack squad to claim first place in the boys' standings.

The Chiefs were paced by Gavin O'Donnell, who ran a leg on each of three different relay teams (110M, 300M, 1600M).

In girls action, Pittston Area dominated the day once again. The Patriots tied for the top spot last year, but cruised to the team title this time around.